New-York tribune. [volume] (New York [N.Y.]) 1866-1924, 1887-02-06
Til e THEATRES.
Gossip Or TILE WEEK.


A letter from Richard Mansfield, who was playing
last week in Toronto, gives some interesting notes
about his tour awe really have done wonderfully
we'll he writes away beyond my expectations. The
only person 40 far among the critics who spoke
unkindly of Prince Karl was one in ST. Paul who
wrote. we do not like dudes, we like rusters' lie
tbouoht Prince Karl was a dude. Evidently he
had never been Fast The next two weeks give to
Philadelphia and Washington, and reach New torK IN
time TO omen at the Union Square Theatre February
81 for three weeks seasun." Mr.. Mansfield. contrary
to general expectation, will not produce any new
PLAYS OF the Union SQUARE. lie thinks that Prince
Karl ought TO possess strength enough 10 draW ior
the short cement. for when u made ns eNtrao-
binary SIMMER the Madison Square many people
were out of town. scompany too only adapted ior
light comedy. he Will reserve bis revised version 1i
Partisan Romance and his new plae OF Dr. JeEyi
and NJ. HYDE until carly next season; vi me iis.
nawod NAV he writes: F" You will fpd DR.. Jekyl,
think the strongest drama of latter days III can
play t-and | am going to Try my haruest-it VIII
surrey make a great sensation.
M;sa Dauy Az was in a contented frame of mind, the
other day az she sat in her little Office at the theatre,
which almost daily receives come accession in the
sbone Of bric brac a cam 1t help being Lratifed."
said abe No the reception given to Masks and Faces
was prepared for harsh criticism, for hold that the
Fart If played perfectly and tawessly, would enttle
an actross TO be considered perfect mistress OF her
art | have put my best endeavors into II, how.
ever aud think my intention mas been appreciaten.
am oven more pleased at the treatment accorded TO my
compapy for no one knows better than we the DIM
Guilty CT chan gng from modern comedy TO what
is in its essence comedy @i 'e o'u " M mn
lie are plcased with the play for we have had evcel-
lent houses so far and the advance sale promises to
ken the pay on for several weeks TO come. should
like 70 call attention triiug point by the
have been found fault with in various quarters Tor
tbe way in which wear my hair, and have been told
that ought to have had Pompadour wig or a least,
powdered hair. Now, yOu will see from that con-
temporary portrait of Wellington on the wall there.
and that other of Kitty Give. the hair was orn nat
a., lv
bchinn II is loosely tied with ribbon. IL is not my
fault therefore. II it suggests Kate Siipiey 1t "
understood that Miss iauvray bns accepted ilav said
tn he m Ken from the French and in this she will APP
pea, before the close OF the season The part Will afford
her an opportunity tor little emotional as well as
comedy acting.
Tomorrow night Miss Rosina vokes begins the last
week OF her New-York engagement Her health con-
Times to improve almost daily Whether she will
return 70 New-York again ia, however, extremely
doubtful "a this probably her last season IN America
The week will be devoted to playing again all their
Successes the last nights being market by revival
of the programme with which they opened their fast
New-York season. Tomorrow night last weeks pro
gramme will he continued. On Wednesday and Thurs
dav q The Sehoomistress will be given. and on Fri
dav and Saturday In Honor Bound The Mliner's
Bill" and = A Panomime Rehearsal Miss Millet and
Mr. Dalzie having LETT the company their places have
been supplied by Julian Magnus and Miss Banister.
The former well known TO Newf orkcrs having been
member OF Mr.; Palmers Union square Company TOR
several years Miss Banistcr ia an English girl who
came over lately member OF Dion Boucieaults
company.
THE gallery OF wallacks has bcen more crowded
during the last week than at any other time through
the season. Harbor Lights" will probably be seen
for many nights to come and may possibly finish out
ITO season Wnen IL leavcs the thratre Mr.. Wallark
has no further interest in that IT, scenery will
be taken off his hands by Messrs Sanger and French
at 80 per cent of it's cost Mr., Lloyds play, The
Dominie's Daughter, has already been nut INTO re-
hcarsa but with no idea OF immediate production.
The interest taken by the public In tho revival by
Mr.. DAILY OF " The Tanning of the shrew" appears to
remain undated. A liuc has had to he drawn as 10
the length of time ahead that tickets may be secured.
Many applications have been received Tor tickets on
particular nights five weeks in advance Th j. apt 10
disnrange accounts and canse endless trouble In tho
box office Mr.. Dal, has decided, therefore, that he
will se tickets only two weeks advance including
the DAY which the salo ia made. IL seems beyond
doubt that the play will fifty close Mr.. Days present
season.
Tho details Of theatrical business, far travel
ling companies arc concerned. appear 10 he falling
more ana more into the hands OF sooaed" exchanges
and bureaus" The latest Of theAe that Mt The head
Of which il w. r. Hayden. He has formed partner
sb with J. Is. Dickson formerly ~ brooks and Dick
som and NJ ID. Roberta and they have taken onioc-
Broadway They have been incorporaied under the
name of " The New-York Amusement Exchange. and
on he road They will detray railroad and NJ ,ert'-ng
expenses and will receive percentage OF the gross
receipts register OF actors and actresses desiring
engagements will ALEC DO Kept
Mr. DAILY has made arrangements With j. l.. Stod-
dard TO give another series OF o'clock Lonen matt
nees This is the fourth that this lecturer hAs
appeared at this theatre. In order 70 avoid former
ii ncules IN securing tickets Mr DAILY has arranged
with Nh Stoddard Tor douhle course 10 be given sim.
utaneouslv. Tue frat course will he given on Mon
DAYS and rhursdays be ginning Monday. March =. aud
Cudirg March II The sccoad course cons sting % tho
same lectures viii be given on Incsdav. Wednesday,
and FRIDAYS hctNccn tho datcs Tnrco o. tho Ice
lures will be on historical themos and Two viii be de-
voted to travels. A usual they will be illustrated by
views.
Some OF Sir. CourtcnGy TboTpo's friends and nc
quaiatances have asked him to give public reading
before the Vohes company leave, New York. and In
10 these requests Mr. Thorpe announce. that he
will give a sclcc ion Of pieces both gave and huuur-
Gus 40 the Lyc'um Theatre next Thursday afternoon.
50 % the tickets have already been sold that a
good house Is assured.
The performance OF Nine Jlnauschecs n the Grand
Opera House ths week viii probably be The last sho
will make in NewYork for scveral wears 20 come Sho
has made arrangement, 10 give n series Of farewell
performances in Europe next season, and may rrtire
from the stage without returning 10 America. Much
interest has therefore, been taken her short engage
ment which begins TO morrow night and many seats
have been sold IN advance. She will play the double
part in " Bleak House" Mary STUART Marie An
iouctto" and Lady Macbeth"
4 FEW or W1GNEH'S INTERPRETERS